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methoxsalen and Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris

methoxsalen has been researched along with Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris in 1 studies

Methoxsalen: A naturally occurring furocoumarin compound found in several species of plants, including Psoralea corylifolia. It is a photoactive substance that forms DNA ADDUCTS in the presence of ultraviolet A irradiation.
methoxsalen : A member of the class of psoralens that is 7H-furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-one in which the 9 position is substituted by a methoxy group. It is a constituent of the fruits of Ammi majus. Like other psoralens, trioxsalen causes photosensitization of the skin. It is administered topically or orally in conjunction with UV-A for phototherapy treatment of vitiligo and severe psoriasis.

Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris: A chronic skin disease characterized by small follicular papules, disseminated reddish-brown scaly patches, and often, palmoplantar hyperkeratosis. The papules are about the size of a pin and topped by a horny plug.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Kaskel, P1
Grundmann-Kollmann, M1
Schiller, PI1
Krähn, G1
Pillekamp, H1
Peter, RU1
Kerscher, M1

Other Studies

1 other study available for methoxsalen and Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris

ArticleYear
Bath-PUVA as a treatment for Pityriasis rubra pilaris provoked by ultraviolet B.
    The British journal of dermatology, 1999, Volume: 140, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Aged; Humans; Male; Methoxsalen; Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris; PUVA Therapy; Sk

1999